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Holiday homes swap: would you let a stranger stay in your house? A luxury home in an exotic destination for free is the dream... but does the reality ever match up? As if she doesn't have enough to do before she goes on holiday next week, mother-of-three Liz Green is...

A guide to downsizing after retirement   When approaching retirement, many people consider downsizing and moving into a smaller property. Perhaps your kids have “flown the nest” and no longer live with you.   If you have a relatively large home with three or...

The 22 best retirement property counties and towns in the UK   Are you thinking of spending you’re retirement years somewhere nice? Well we can help you choose with our pick of the best places.   Kent Kent offers everything from ultra-modern art galleries to...

The 10 best places to retire around the world in 2017   The best places to retire have been outlined in a report, listing the very best countries in the world to head to when you hit 66.   Spent your whole life dreaming of living abroad when you finally get...

The over 50s guide to buying a property overseas   Whether you are looking for an easy-care apartment on a managed resort or a rustic farmhouse surrounded by vines, you need to make a checklist before committing to buying a holiday outside the UK. Here are things...

A potted history - The RHS Chelsea Flower Show and preview 2017 Over the decades the Chelsea Flower Show has enjoyed a history almost as colourful as its famous displays. Our timeline shows the event's peaks and troughs.       1862: The UK's first major...

So the 90th Birthday celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II have begun today. She will no doubt receive countless gifts from Heads of State from around the world. But just what do you give to your Granny for her 90th when she is the Queen? It is enough of a dilemma when...